- algebraic
- dealwithit
- disapprove
- facepalm
- flowerbeam
- happy
- lgtm
- lit
- octodisco
- puppyparty
- shame
- shrug
- success
- sunglasses
- tableback
- tableflip
- that
- this
- wizard
- yuno
Remember, each of these keywords must begin with a forward slash '/' to make them work.
In-app browser
If you aren't a fan of switching to a browser to see links posted in chat, this update has something else for you. There is a new in-app browser option popping up for some users, giving them the choice to use Chrome's custom tabs instead of opening a separate browser app.
Strangely, this option doesn't seem to appear for everybody. It didn't show up on any device I've tested with, including a Nexus 5 with all apps fully updated, but it is there for Artem and a few others. It looks like there's a server-side switch controlling this for some reason.
Teardown
Disclaimer: Teardowns are based on evidence found inside of apks (Android's application package) and are necessarily speculative and usually based on incomplete information. It's possible that the guesses made here are totally and completely wrong. Even when predictions are correct, there is always a chance that plans could change or may be canceled entirely. Much like rumors, nothing is certain until it's officially announced and released.
The features discussed below are probably not live yet, or may only be live for a small percentage of users. Unless stated otherwise, don't expect to see these features if you install the apk.
Launcher Shortcuts
As we now know, Launcher Shortcuts will almost certainly return in a new and improved form with the release of Android 7.1. With the announcement date fast approaching, many of Google's core apps are getting updates to add their own shortcuts. Joining the list is Hangouts.
Like most of the previously discussed apps, Hangouts list of actions isn't particularly surprising or unusual, they just give users a way to skip the standard interface and go straight to the features they want. For now, that list includes:
- New conversation
- New video call
- New audio call
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Download
The APK is signed by Google and upgrades your existing app. The cryptographic signature guarantees that the file is safe to install and was not tampered with in any way. Rather than wait for Google to push this download to your devices, which can take days, download and install it just like any other APK.
Version: 13.0.133066434